The
foundation of any liturgical dance ministry must first be rooted
in a personal relationship with God. Spending time with God
in daily prayer enables us to draw our inspiration for choreography
from the Holy Spirit. We must give honor and glory to God through
our dance. Reading the Bible, praying daily, and listening to
prayerful music each day has helped me in my ministry to become
closer to the Lord.

Everyone
can do liturgical dance — from the very young to the elders
of a congregation. Prior dance experience is helpful but not
necessary. What is required is a heart-felt desire to worship
God through movement. I offer workshops to those who want to
learn the basics of liturgical dance. The following are some
of the topics I cover:

Personal
prayer life

Scriptural references
to dance

Dancing with
streamers and flags

Liturgical Seasons

Liturgically
appropriate times to dance

Appropriate
dance apparel

Choreography

Here
are some observations made regarding my ministry:

“May
30th, 2004 Duke University Chapel Service. The service
was very grand! We received many compliments on the
streamers. Neither the pictures or video adequately
reflect how fabulous it all looked that day. At least
two people told me it really looked like flames of
fire as the youth stood at the front of the Chapel.
Thank you again for your craftsmanship on these streamers!”

Blessings,
Phyllis Snyders
North Carolina

“You
are so beautiful in your leadership of the dance ministry
in our church. Thanks for giving of your time and talent
in praising God and helping build community where ever
you are.”

“You
gave me a sense of excitement in knowing that it isn’t
all about the actual movements of the dance, but that the
dancing expresses the celebration of our faith and of Christ
himself.”

Cathy Weisbrod
Sts. Peter & Paul workshop attendee, St. Louis

"Your
classes were so informative on Saturday, and I feel like
I know so much more about liturgical dance. So many people
now expressed how much they enjoyed you [and your group].
If we do this again we would definitely like for [you] to
come again."

Sister Crystal Stokes
Boone Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Kansas City

Suzanne, thanks so much for being an integral part of this day (Easter). It was a huge success!